Le Ponchel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Le Ponchel
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 Le Ponchel
Location in France
Le Ponchel
Location in Hauts-de-France
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Pas-de-Calais | |
| Arrondissement | Arras | |
| Canton | Auxi-le-Château | |
| Intercommunality | Communauté de communes de l'Auxillois | |
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4.68 km2 (1.81 sq mi) | |
| Population
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232 | |
| • Density | 49.57/km2 (128.4/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
62665 /62390
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| Elevation | 22–116 m (72–381 ft) (avg. 27 m or 89 ft) |
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Le Ponchel is a small and charming commune in northern France. A commune is like a local town or village area. It's found in the region called Nord-Pas-de-Calais. This area is part of the Pas-de-Calais department. Le Ponchel is a quiet place, perfect for understanding how small communities work in France.
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What is Le Ponchel?
Le Ponchel is a small French commune. It is located in the Pas-de-Calais department. This department is in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. The commune covers an area of about 4.68 square kilometers. In 2006, it had a population of 232 people.
Where is Le Ponchel located?
Le Ponchel is in the northern part of France. It is quite close to the border with Belgium. The commune is part of the Arras arrondissement. It also belongs to the Auxi-le-Château canton. These are ways that France divides its land for local government.
How is Le Ponchel governed?
Like all communes in France, Le Ponchel has a mayor. The mayor is the head of the local government. From 2008 to 2014, the mayor was Jacqueline Dewarumetz. The commune also works with other nearby communes. They form a group called the Communauté de communes de l'Auxillois. This group helps them share services and resources.
Geography and Landscape
Le Ponchel is situated in a varied landscape. The land here ranges from 22 meters to 116 meters above sea level. This means it has some flat areas and some higher, hilly parts. The average elevation is about 27 meters.
Natural Surroundings
The area around Le Ponchel is mostly rural. You would find fields and small forests. This kind of landscape is common in the Pas-de-Calais department. It is a peaceful setting for the small community.
History of Le Ponchel
The history of Le Ponchel is tied to the wider history of France. Small communes like Le Ponchel have existed for centuries. They often grew around farms or churches. Over time, they developed into the communities we see today.
Life in a French Commune
Life in a small commune like Le Ponchel is often quiet. People know their neighbors well. The local church, like the one in Le Ponchel, is often a central part of the community. These communes help keep French traditions alive.
Images for kids
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The church in Le Ponchel.
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The coat of arms for Le Ponchel.
